It’s hard to believe that the year has already started, and we are well into 2022. For those who are trying
to improve their health, it is a never ending battle and you constantly have to pay attention to what
medical professionals are saying, new options as they come out, what’s being recommended to you by
others and what you like to do. It’s interesting that we include preferences and things that you like when
we talk about health.

If we enjoy doing something and it has added benefits for us, then we consider that a bonus. Some
examples of this might include a healthy food that you actually enjoy eating or getting a workout by
playing basketball with some of your friends. You do not really see this as an attempt to be healthier in
your life, instead you just see it as a way to enjoy something you normally enjoy. That somewhat is one
of the main popular health trends of 2022. Doing what you enjoy and eating the food you like can be
part of your health routine.

Budgeting
One of the surprising topics that comes up in almost any health conversation regarding this year is how
to manage costs. It’s been well documented that it’s easier and cheaper to buy and eat unhealthy foods
and beverages then it is to purchase healthier alternatives. If you are not sure about that try ordering a
pizza against fixing a healthy grilled chicken breast with a salad and see which ones end up costing you
more. Even if the chicken is healthier and cheaper, you are not going to get as much food as you would
with the pizza.

People want to be healthy, and they want to eat healthy foods. However, the costs of products and
services right now are skyrocketing because of inflation, and this requires some people to scale back on
some of the healthier products and foods they prefer to eat. This is where learning how to stick to a
budget can play a serious role as well as planning ahead certain meals. If your local grocery store has
weekly ads, consider checking that out before you plan on what you want to buy at the store this week.
Maybe they have a food that is healthy, and you enjoy eating and it’s on sale. Buying larger quantities
can save you money if the product will last for multiple weeks.

Moderation
One of the more popular and commonly discussed trends of 2022 is about moderation. Part of this has
to do with the coronavirus pandemic and the slowdowns or shutdowns it created. People were forced to
take a step back, in some cases for months and it made them realize that they do not want to rush to try
to work 70 hours a week so that they can enjoy 1/2 day every week of freedom. Instead, people started
working for themselves or taking control of their job opportunities and demanding more independent
time so that they can have a better work and life balance.

Slowing down has become a popular trend but not in a lazy way. Giving yourself time every day to get
enough sleep, to eat healthier foods, to get exercise, to give your mind a break by doing things like

meditation and yoga are all becoming more popular in discussions of ways to improve your health
because people understand that moderation is the key. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to lose weight
or put on ten pounds of muscle. You are doing something completely new and therefore you need to
make sure that you are doing it at a reasonable pace.

Home Exercising Options
Because of the pandemic millions of people are now working at home or at least spending more time
there than they would have in the past. An example of this is with gyms. While many feel comfortable
going back to work either because they are vaccinated, wearing a mask or simply no longer concerned
about the pandemic, they still are not sold on the idea of going back to a gym. This is understandable as
cleanliness at a gym is always a concern, even before the pandemic.

A way to counter that and to save money on a monthly gym membership is to start looking into
exercises you can do at home. This doesn’t mean going out and buying a home gym but instead learning
how to utilize the things around your home to get in a great workout. Your neighborhood could provide
the ideal track you need to get your morning run in. You can watch instructional videos on your TV, buy
affordable weights that you can use at home and even burn some calories cleaning up.

Home Gardening
Another popular and surprising trend when it comes to health and hobbies has to do with home
gardening. This is becoming a more popular trend for multiple reasons. We are spending more time at
home because of the pandemic and therefore are looking for more projects we can do while at home.
Inflation has increased the price of food and the labor shortage along with the material shortage has
kept plenty of popular food items off the shelf of late. Shortages and inflation are more than enough to
make anyone consider growing their own fruits and vegetables at home.

Well, this is also another great exercise you can do at home and many find gardening to also be very
relaxing and therapeutic, owning property is not the top requirement for having a home garden. You can
grow delicious fruits and vegetables within your own home with ease. While you probably will not be
able to harvest enough to save thousands a year, you will appreciate the fact that you are saving some
money by growing your own food and you can at least enjoy better quality fruits and vegetables, even if
it’s only once in a while.

Health trends are always changing based on popular diet ideas, workouts the people enjoy, new
technology and products that become available and also our health coverage. If we can get affordable
care, we are much more open to the possibility of improving our health immediately. Your budget
should not influence your health, but the truth is you need to try and spend your money wisely on things
that you may not only enjoy but could also be beneficial to you in the long run, especially when it comes
to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.